Brazil - Sao Paulo

Regional Travel Advice

- Due to the high incidence of crime in Brazil, Tristar Worldwide takes certain precautions to minimise any danger to our clients and maximise their safety. This includes using unbranded name boards, displaying only last names and utilising lower-status vehicles (but still comfortable) that will not draw attention. Passengers are greeted as they exit customs and we recommend you confirm your drop-off address at this time, as a further verification procedure. Your chauffeur will keep the windows closed and car doors locked at all times to ensure your safety and security.- Crime rates in Brazil are high. Violent crime, street crime, carjacking and “express kidnapping” have all been known to occur regularly. ATM theft and bankcard fraud are also common occurrences. Visitors should be extremely vigilant when travelling in Brazil.

Other transfer rates are available on request. Additional Information - Please note all rates are indicative. For an accurate quote, please contact Tristar on +44 (0)1895 432000. Surcharges may apply according to time of day, day of the week, local public holidays or special events, please check at time of booking. Indicative rates quoted may vary according to currency fluctuations and do not include waiting time, parking, tolls or telephone charges. All time based journeys will be charged by the hour from the time the vehicle leaves the local office to the time it returns. Further terms and conditions may apply, please see our terms and conditions page below for details.

City Overview

Sao Paulo, better known as “Sampa” by its people, is the largest city in Brazil, with a population in the tens of millions. The city is also the capital of the state of Sao Paulo, located in southeast Brazil. Sao Paulo, named after Saint Paul of Tarsus, is a globally important city, where Tristar Worldwide is pleased to operate our chauffeur services. The city is projected to exhibit some of the highest economic growth in the world by 2025, an indication of Sao Paulo’s rapidly growing importance in Latin America and the world. The city is also famous for being a gastronomical haven, possessing a number of world-class restaurants and diverse cuisine.

Lincoln MKT

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Estimated Travel Time from Airport to City Centre

Travel Time (Normal)

Travel Time (Rush Hour)

Sao Paulo Airport

0h 50m

1h 10m

Travel Advice For Brazil - Sao Paulo

- Due to the high incidence of crime in Brazil, Tristar Worldwide takes certain precautions to minimise any danger to our clients and maximise their safety. This includes using unbranded name boards, displaying only last names and utilising lower-status vehicles (but still comfortable) that will not draw attention. Passengers are greeted as they exit customs and we recommend you confirm your drop-off address at this time, as a further verification procedure. Your chauffeur will keep the windows closed and car doors locked at all times to ensure your safety and security.

- Crime rates in Brazil are high. Violent crime, street crime, carjacking and “express kidnapping” have all been known to occur regularly. ATM theft and bankcard fraud are also common occurrences. Visitors should be extremely vigilant when travelling in Brazil.

Timezone:

GMT-3

Currency:

Brazilian Real

Voltage:

127/220V

Languages:

Potuguese

Top 5 Business Tips

- Developing close ties with your Brazilian colleagues is encouraged and will open a lot of doors. Be careful of coming across as being friendly purely on a transactional level: Brazilians place great value on personal relationships and will be offended if you don’t reciprocate their depth of friendship.

- When scheduling meetings, aim to be punctual and factor in traffic which can often cause a serious delay. Meetings themselves can be lengthy affairs, often beginning and ending with a lot of small talk. Don’t be impatient or attempt to rush proceedings, as this is considered rude.

- Don’t be offended if you’re interrupted whilst speaking. The Brazilian method of communication is relatively informal, and individuals will happily chip in if they’ve got something to say, regardless of whoever is speaking.

- Never criticize a Brazilian colleague in public, as not only does he or she lose face, but so do you.

- Formal and smart attire, such as suits and ties for men and smart business-formal clothing for women is acceptable. Appearance is very important in Brazil, so care should be taken to appear well-groomed and professional.

City Overview

Sao Paulo, better known as “Sampa” by its people, is the largest city in Brazil, with a population in the tens of millions. The city is also the capital of the state of Sao Paulo, located in southeast Brazil. Sao Paulo, named after Saint Paul of Tarsus, is a globally important city, where Tristar Worldwide is pleased to operate our chauffeur services. The city is projected to exhibit some of the highest economic growth in the world by 2025, an indication of Sao Paulo’s rapidly growing importance in Latin America and the world. The city is also famous for being a gastronomical haven, possessing a number of world-class restaurants and diverse cuisine.